The range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee electric muscle car has reportedly been axed as Stellantis curtails its EV efforts, especially in North America, and re-embraces petrol power. Suppliers have told Mopar Insiders about Dodge’s decision to can the Banshee, which was to feature a 800V electrical system instead of the standard model’s 400V architecture. In concert with this, Stellantis North America has leaning back into gruff, burbling arms of its Hemi V8 engine. In June, Ram added 5.7-litre Hemi V8 back to the 1500 range, with Ram’s CEO admitting the brand “screwed up” when it ditched the V8 in favour of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre Hurricane straight-six engine. Then in August, Jeep informed the world it would continue to offer the 6.4-litre Hemi V8 in the Wrangler despite rolling out a ‘Final Edition’ last year.